Sunlight reflecting through a discarded glass bottle is believed to have caused a grass fire at a holiday park yesterday afternoon

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a car fire in Bridport town centre during the early hours of the morning

First Ever PorkFest Sets New Standard as Dorset Community Raises Major Funds for Looseheadz

A walker was rescued after falling and suffering a suspected broken leg on a remote section of coastal path

A number of safety tips have been issued ahead of Bridport’s beloved carnival and torchlight procession that returns to town next weekend

A brand-new seafront bar which will offer scenic views all year round has opened in Lyme Regis

Bridport and Lyme Regis weather forecast: sunny days, highs up to 28°C, moderate winds, and pollen levels. Full UK South West forecast for 14–17 August.

A challenging two-mile sea swim that attracts crowds every year is set to take place along the Jurassic Coast

A Masonic lodge has marked 100 years at its historic hall

Bridport may be waiting until nearly 2030 before it gets its new homes promised by the local plan, following national planning reforms and promises from the new Prime Minister

Long-serving deputy Mark Green has been appointed as the new town clerk of Lyme Regis, and will begin the role on September 10.

This weekend sees the release of a new science fiction survival film, co-existing alongside other films in Dorset cinemas

STUDENTS across west Dorset have been celebrating picking up their A level results.

Students across Dorset pick up their A-level results this morning.

Crowds packed seafronts, hilltops and beauty spots in Dorset to get a glimpse of a once in a lifetime astronomical event

Students at The Woodroffe School are celebrating after achieving strong A-Level and Level 3 results, with 75 per cent of grades awarded at A* to C

Despite strict new rules, wild campers continue to descend on a west Dorset beach with some causing problems for locals

A popular bar in Bridport has closed its doors for the rest of the summer over ‘licensing’ issues

A hugely popular music festival returns tomorrow with beloved noughties acts set to take centre stage

One of the most significant fossil collections ever assembled from the Jurassic Coast has been sold to a museum in Abu Dhabi after British institutions were unable to buy it, it has been revealed.

Firefighters were delayed while responding to reports of a fire near Eggardon Hill after parked vehicles made it difficult for their appliance to reach the scene

A major stretch of the A37 between Dorchester and Yeovil is due to close from next week while Dorset Council carries out resurfacing work.

Public comments are being invited on proposals to strengthen part of West Bay’s harbour wall amid concerns over cracking, movement, and continuing deterioration.

Audiences will be treated to an afternoon of music at St Mary’s Church

Moves to reduce homelessness through a landlord incentive scheme have reached a further milestone.

A community raft race which always promises to bring calamity to West Bay has raised thousands for the local lifesaving service, it has been confirmed

Andy Burnham has warned water companies they cannot treat customers as a “blank cheque” as they ask for £3.4bn more.

A man has sadly died after being found unresponsive in Bridport

A number of roads in Bridport will close next month for essential works

Queues are snaking through town centres across Dorset as demand continues to soar for solar eclipse glasses ahead of tonight’s rare celestial event

A disposable barbecue used by teenagers in a public park has sparked a warning from firefighters

A week of festivities has come to an end in a west Dorset town as crowds gathered for its much-loved annual carnival

National Highways to close A35 Bridport Bypass and layby for Bridport Carnival Torchlight Procession on 23 August 2026. Diversions and signs in place.

Wessex Internet fibre works to close sections of Uploders and New Road, Dorset, from 10 August–11 September 2026; Bridport parking restrictions formalised.

Dame Prue Leith's husband believed her symptoms could be from a stroke and her doctor called for an ambulance.

Paris Orly Airport’s Runway 4 will be closed until December 17, affecting thousands of flights in the coming months.

Momentum is building in Bridport as the country prepares for the most stunning solar eclipse for nearly three decades which is taking place tomorrow.

A BRIDPORT shopfront and several homes across west Dorset are among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.

A man has been charged with drink driving following an incident where a boy was injured in a crash at a holiday park

Around six acres of land were affected by a fast-moving fire which spread through gardens, a field, and fence lines near Lyme Regis

Bridport Neighbourhood Policing Team identified a vehicle believed to be linked to drug activity through intelligence-led policing.

Firefighters in west Dorset have asked the public to remain vigilant after responding to incidents linked to dry and hot conditions

A PLANNING policy clash could scupper plans to convert a Sherborne hotel into extra care apartments.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores to help revitalise the high street.

Brits have been warned not to use ordinary or ‘knock-off’ eclipse glasses as more than 90% of the Sun is blocked over the UK on August 12.

OFFICERS have been stepping up patrols in West Bay aimed at tackling anti-social driving and retail crime

Dorset is set to be plunged back into sweltering heat as a health alert has been issued across the Southwest

A ‘world famous’ group have stepped in to perform at Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis, following the sad news that the Red Arrows will not be coming to town

A week of festivities has come to an end in a west Dorset town as crowds gathered for its much-loved annual carnival

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of trying to sell cocaine in Swanage